Boating & Sailing

» Jennifer W. Miner - boat hull prep

Thanks! ...What do you recommend for getting rid of those pesky barnacles? We used to use the ol' scrape-em-off-with-a-fishing-knife method, but considering how stubborn those little guys are, I falways felt we were just asking for a major injury.
Jen

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» desertblue - boat hull prep

In response to boat hull prep posted by JenniferMiner:
yep, barnacles really rip open bare, wet flesh.

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» Alan Sorum - boat hull prep

In response to boat hull prep posted by JenniferMiner:
I don't know an easy method of dealing with barnacles. The standard attack is a pressure washer first, followed by a floor scraper (at least for larger boats), a paint scraper and sanding. We used hydrochloric acid to help remove the calcium deposits. Keeping good bottom paint on is best defense.

It's not scientific, but I have noticed times where these guys are just starting to attach to the hull and are the consistency of jelly. If you can catch them at the right time, it's an easier job to keep the hull clean.

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» Jennifer W. Miner - boat hull prep

In response to boat hull prep posted by asorum:
Hmmm, major vigilance is it's own reward, I suppose. Thank you for the tips, Alan.
Jen

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